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What’s My Thesis?

Javier Proenza
Los Angeles
Photography
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Contemporary Art
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1992 LA Uprisings
Filipino American Diaspora
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Latin American Culture
Astrology
Salvadoran American Experience
Art As Archive
Asian Art
Immigration
Ceramics
Chicano Art
Yugoslavia
Climate Change

What’s My Thesis? is a podcast that examines art, philosophy, and culture through longform, unfiltered conversations. Hosted by artist Javier Proenza, each episode challenges assumptions and invites listeners to engage deeply with creative and intellectual ideas beyond surface-level discourse.

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In this episode, Javier Proenza speaks with South African interdisciplinary artist Azole Njengele, an MFA candidate at Otis College of Art and Design, about the relationship between architecture, drawing, and photography in her evolving practice. Ref... more

Interdisciplinary artist Manny Valdez joins What's My Thesis? to discuss his participatory practice, recent projects, and experiences as an MFA graduate from Otis College of Art and Design. Drawing on performance, installation, screen printing, and a... more

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Javier Proenza speaks with Ioanna Sakellaraki, a Greek visual artist, photographer, and Fulbright Scholar currently conducting research with the Smithsonian, about the development of her interdisciplinary practice across photography, collage, embroid... more

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For the 300th episode of What’s My Thesis?, Javier Proenza is joined by Los Angeles-based artists and cultural workers Dakota Noot and Christopher Anthony Velasco for an informal conversation shaped by friendship, shared history, and long experience ... more

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Recent Guests

Manny Valdez
Artist and educator; MFA from Otis College of Art and Design
Otis College of Art and Design
Episode: 302 Manny Valdez on Participatory Art, MFA Education, Institutional Critique & the Los Angeles Art World
Ioanna Sakellaraki
Greek visual artist and photographer; Fulbright scholar at the Smithsonian
Smithsonian Institution; Royal College of Art
Episode: 301 Ioanna Sakellaraki on Photography, Grief, Archives, Greek Ritual, and Contemporary Art Practice
Dakota Noot
Artist known in the scene, discussed as guest on this episode
Independent artist
Episode: 300 Art World Gatekeeping, Internet Culture, and Creative Survival - Dakota Noot & Christopher Anthony Velasco
Christopher Anthony Velasco
Artist and collaborator featured as guest
Independent artist
Episode: 300 Art World Gatekeeping, Internet Culture, and Creative Survival - Dakota Noot & Christopher Anthony Velasco
Dave Young Kim
Artist and curator
LA-based artist and curator
Episode: 299 Dave Young Kim — Asian Mythology, Immigrant Narratives, and Curating Contemporary Art in Los Angeles
Snezana Petrovic
Artist, designer, and researcher
Episode: 298 Snezana Petrovic — Yugoslav War, Migration, Identity & Ecological Art Practice
Joe Galarza
Indigenous artist and activist focused on punk, land struggles, and community-based art practice
Isleta Pueblo / Numanu Comanche Nation (descent)
Episode: 297 Joe Galarza: Punk, Indigenous Anarchism, and Art as Resistance in Los Angeles
Josh Schaedel
Director of an artist-run space and active participant in LA's contemporary photography scene
Independent curator/artist
Episode: 296 Josh Schaedel — Artist-Run Spaces, Photography Economics & Community in Los Angeles
Donel Williams
Artist exploring abstraction, performance, and institutional critique
Episode: 295 Donel Williams — Abstraction, Black Figuration, Performance Art & Institutional Critique

Host

Javier Proenza
Host, interviewer and guide who centers longform conversations with artists and thinkers.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • The Human Experience Through Art

    Javier's podcast is a fun ride filled with inviting and engaging conversations with artists from various backgrounds. Each episode delves deeply into a wide range of topics, from the artists' origin stories to the intricacies of the creative process to the personal journeys that shape these artists. The discussions often illuminate the vital role art plays in society, encouraging listeners to reflect on the philosophical aspects of artistic expression. It's not just about art; it's about underst... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OmarYousif
    United Statesa year ago
  • Unexpected Conversations

    I’m not sure what I thought What’s My Thesis ? would be about, but I was not prepared for the interesting perspectives of the different guests each episode. I think the host has chosen some interesting people to have conversation with. I have had my mind stretched even on topics I know intimately; a testament to how timely and important the topics are. I enjoy the format of free-form conversation. I think you do a decent job of reigning it in and keeping to the topic as much as possible. The tan... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    boyboyboyoy
    United States6 years ago
  • Good Stuff

    I love Narrative Therapy interesting to hear your experience as a client I’ve heard many stories about the oppressive type of experiences that clients feel from therapist or therapies.

    I also love the idea or collaboration of art and the human growth experience

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soggythesurfclown
    United States6 years ago
  • Boring

    I read the description of this podcast’s content and found myself intrigued. Listened to five minutes and was bored out of my gourd. Random conversation is not interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Rick from Temple U.
    United States8 years ago

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Some listeners appreciate the breadth of guest backgrounds, from visual artists to curators and educators.
A few critics note occasional tangents but acknowledge how connections later converge around core ideas.
Listeners praise the freeform, conversation-driven format and depth of guest insights.
A minority finds episodes uneven or dense, yet many note strong intellectual quality and relevance for arts professionals.

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265 Queer Landscapes, Dual Lives, and the Art of Looking Closely with J. Carino
Q: Tell me about your dual career and how you manage roles as both author and painter.
He explains a roughly 50-50 split between painting and writing, with each feed­ing the other, and describes how an earlier career in illustration helped develop business skills that support his painting work.
265 Queer Landscapes, Dual Lives, and the Art of Looking Closely with J. Carino
Q: When did you realize art could be a full-time path, and what sparked the switch to painting?
A combination of enjoying the visual development process, studying life drawing at Parsons, and discovering queer figurative painting around 2019, which inspired him to pursue painting more seriously.
265 Queer Landscapes, Dual Lives, and the Art of Looking Closely with J. Carino
Q: How did you get into illustration and painting, and what was your path like?
He details starting with graphic design for a student paper at NYU, transferring to Parsons to study illustration, and gradually shifting into painting while maintaining a parallel writing career for children's books.
265 Queer Landscapes, Dual Lives, and the Art of Looking Closely with J. Carino
Q: Where are you from?
The guest describes growing up in Colorado, specifically Littleton near Denver, and later moving to New York for college and a broader art career.
263 Astrology, Embodiment, and the Myth of Power: A Conversation with Alystair Rogers
Q: What is your thesis about?
The guest reveals their thesis centers on astrology, power, and wealth, using an installation and multimedia elements to critique billionaire culture and explore cyclical time and transformation.

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This show publishes longform, unfiltered conversations at the intersection of art, philosophy, and culture. Episodes frequently explore how personal history, identity, and social structures shape creative practice, often through intimate artist interviews that probe the tensions between markets, institutions, and lived experience. Across conversations, listeners encounter deep dives into themes like migration, labor in the arts, political resistance, and community-making, with a strong emphasis on process, mentorship, and collaborative practice. Noteworthy nuances include a penchant for candid storytelling, critical takes on art world dynamics, and a sustained interest in art as a vehicle for social dialogue and personal growth. Potential l... more

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2. Ioanna Sakellaraki
3. Dakota Noot
4. Christopher Anthony Velasco
5. Dave Young Kim
6. Snezana Petrovic
7. Joe Galarza
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